Milpitas Unified School District

I love that in Milpitas WE are generous in sharing our cultures and perspectives. Our drive towards innovation is fueled by our focus on providing the best opportunities for our learners. As pioneers for the future we lead in the classroom and workplace. 

Telugu, Tagalog, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, and English are a handful of the languages spoken in our schools. Understanding other languages gives learners deeper insights into a variety of cultural experiences, preparing them for collaboration in the workplace. Similarly, the language of computer science is essential for MUSD learners to understand so that they are equipped to lead and create throughout their careers. In 2019, our Board of Trustees passed Resolution 2019.48 adopting CA Computer Science (CS) Standards and making MUSD a CS for All district.

CS encompasses Artificial Intelligence, which is a tool that learners and educators are using. Collaboration with others through the use of AI affords people accelerated outcomes as described in this article How to chat with Bots, Stanford Business March 2024.  According to the World Economic Forum, 2030 career skills include collaboration, communication, curiosity about others’ perspectives, and the ability to question and analyze. As we explore the possibilities that AI affords while implementing security measures for protecting our learners, it is essential that they learn how to discern the reliability of information sources and formats. Parents and caregivers are partners with us in having conversations with our children in Talking about Generative AI with Kids and How to use AI Responsibly EVERY time. Currently we have learners and educators throughout MUSD piloting Khanmigo, which is both a production tool for educators and a guide for students. This pilot provides us with a secure learning environment to explore the possibilities of AI in the classroom. 

In early June we will launch our MUSD AI Advisory TaskForce and draw from sources such as the US Dept of Educational Tech, AI and the Future of Teaching and Learning June 2023 and How AI Transforms Education: A 2023 Guide for Parents, Medium, Oct 2023. This will be an opportunity for representatives of our MUSD community to explore AI resources and develop recommendations for the future of learning. 

In community,

Cheryl Jordan,
Superintendent